Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Research makes way for preventive medicine for cat allergy
Scientists have discovered how allergic reactions to cats are triggered, raising hopes of preventative medicine. A University of Cambridge team has identified how the body's immune system detects cat allergen, leading to symptoms such as coughing and sneezing.
New treatments to block this pathway raise hopes of developing medicines to protect sufferers, they say. Allergy UK says the research is "a big step forward" in understanding how cat allergen causes allergic reactions.
Researchers led by Dr Clare Bryant of the University of Cambridge studied proteins found in particles of cat skin, known as cat dander, which is the most common cause of cat allergy.
They found that cat allergen activates a specific pathway in the body, once in the presence of a common bacterial toxin.
This triggers a large immune response in allergy sufferers, causing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, sneezing and a runny nose.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Friday, June 17, 2016
The Dachshund
The dachshund is a short-legged, long-bodied dog breed that
everybody loves. The daring, adventurous and curious dachshund is a true
combination of terrier and hound. These traits combined with their incredible
personalities are part of what make them one of the most popular breeds in
America.
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Thursday, June 16, 2016
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